Lucens Vegan Hair Colour Kit

The numbers stand for the colour level and tone of the dye. The number before the decimal point is the colour level, which indicates how dark or light the dye is. Ranging from 1 to 10, levels are classified in ascending order as follows:

- 1 black
- 3 dark brown
- 4 brown
- 5 light brown
- 6 dark blonde
- 7 blonde
- 8 light blonde
- 9 very light blonde
- 10 platinum blonde

The numbers after the decimal point stand for the colour tone, i.e. the different colour hues (yellow, orange, red, blue, violet, etc.). In Lucens Color shades, tones are coded as follows:

- 0 Natural (natural with no cosmetic tones added);
- 1 Ash (cool grey/green suitable for neutralising unwanted red/orange tones);
- 2 Violet (cool violet);
- 3 Gold (warm honey/golden);
- 4 Copper (warm orange)
- 5 Mahogany (cool red/violet);
- 6 Red (intense red);
- 7 Sand (warm brown).

If you need further guidance on colour numbers, here are some examples:

- 5.65 stands for light brown (5) with a red primary tone (.6) and a mahogany secondary tone (.65).
- 7.4 stands for blonde (7) with a coppery tone (.4).
- 8.17 stands for light blonde (8) with an ash primary tone (.1) and a sand secondary tone (.17).

How much an oxidized dye will lighten your hair depends on what strength developer is mixed with it. You can find out your developer’s strength by the percentage of hydrogen peroxide in it.
Lucens Color comes with a 20-volume (6%) developer, which will lighten your natural hair between 1 to 2 levels. The final results will depend on a combination of factors, including your existing and target colour as well as your hair type and condition.

Lucens Color won’t lighten coloured-treated hair as it doesn’t provide lift. If you want to do this, you’ll need a colour removal service which requires professional-level products and skills.

Of course it is! If your hair’s previously been coloured by a hairdresser or you‘ve coloured it with any DIY permanent dye, you can easily use Lucens Color! All you should be mindful of is selecting a shade that suits your hair. If you’re struggling with this, follow our tips for choosing the right shade above.

Henna forms a protective sheath around your hair, which may hinder the pigments from the Lucens Color dye penetrating into your hair and affect the results. This can be due to a variety of reasons like hair type, the kind of henna you’ve used and how long you’ve used it for.
This is why we recommend waiting for the henna colour to gradually wash out, which will cause this protective sheath to disappear. However, you can start colouring your regrown roots with a shade that matches or is darker than your natural hair while suiting the tone around your mid-shafts.

The first thing you should do is determine your current hair colour as it will significantly affect the end results.
If you’re struggling, you can compare your current natural and/or dyed hair colour with our Lucens Color swatches. After identifying your base colour, you can then choose your desired shade based on the following criteria:

1) Virgin hair: you can choose a shade that‘s the same level as your natural colour, darker or 1 level lighter. For example, if your base colour is a natural level 5, you can choose either a shade level 5 (same level), 6 (lighter) or darker (levels 4,3,1).

2) Colour-treated hair: you must choose a shade that’s either the same level as your dyed colour or darker. For example, if your dyed colour is level 5, you can choose either level 5 or darker (levels 4,3,1).

The best way of identifying your base colour is comparing it with the Lucens Color swatches. Hold each one close to your roots and then select the shade which best matches it along with any dyed colour present on your mid-shafts and ends.

All Lucens Color shades provide 100% grey/white coverage. However, choosing the most suitable shade means considering the proportion of grey/white in relation to the rest of your hair.

< 30% grey/white hair: you can choose a shade that’s either the same level as your natural colour, darker or up to 2 levels lighter.

30 - 80% grey/white hair: you can select a shade that’s either the same level as your natural colour or darker.

> 80% grey/white hair: If it’s virgin, you can choose any shade. If you have colour-treated mid-shafts and ends, you will need a shade that’s the same level as your cosmetic colour or darker.

If you have colour-resistant hair, choose a shade that’s one level darker than your desired result.

Your final colour always depends on a combination of factors:

COSMETIC COLOUR + BASE COLOUR + VARIABLES (i.e. hair type and condition, processing time, environmental elements)

When considering these, it’s possible the results could look darker than expected. If you’re worried over this, there are two solutions:

1) If you’re struggling between two colour levels, choose the lighter one i.e. if you’re choosing between levels 5 and 6, choose 6. You can always use a darker shade the next time you colour your hair.

2) Starting from the second application, only put the colour on your roots or pull it through the mid-shafts in the last 5 to 10 minutes of processing.

It‘s imperative you use the supplied developer from your kit. If you use a developer that’s not suitable for your hair, you run the risk of and not achieving the colour you want and at worst, irreversible damage. It’s also important to strictly respect the mixing ratio for your formula as it will improve its effectiveness on your hair and is key to achieving your desired colour.

This is due to the pigments building up on repeatedly coloured hair compared to your regrown roots which will have only been coloured once. This can be easily solved with a root touch-up. If you the same shade and your previous colour isn’t lighter or faded, DON’T apply the product on your mid-shafts. Alternatively, you can apply the colour on your mid-shafts in the last 5 to 10 minutes of the colour processing on your roots to achieve an even tone. This will result in a more even and shinier colour.

Apply the colour on your roots and leave to process for 20 to 25 minutes. Apply the rest of the mixture on your mid-shafts, massaging it in section by section, and complete processing for another 5-10 minutes. Massage in to emulsify and rinse thoroughly until water is clear.

If you keep your parts separate, sealed tight, and away from light or heat, then you can use your kit again. If you don’t, the mixture must be applied immediately after preparation and if you’re halving it (any lower runs the risk of inaccurate measurements), you should keep to a 1:1.5 mixing ratio. To do this accurately, use digital scales with a Tare feature and 1-gram scanning along with a plastic or glass bowl and a tinting brush. To do this, take the following steps:

• Weigh 37.5 g of the Oxidising Emulsion Activator in the bowl and close the bottle tightly

• Add 25 g of the colour cream in the bowl and close the tube tightly

• Stir the mixture with a brush until creamy & smooth and apply on your hair immediately on the roots

Lucens Color should be applied on dry & unwashed hair for better scalp protection and to ensure the product's highest effectiveness.

Styling products such as hair sprays, mousse and styling creams shouldn’t cause many issues if they haven’t built up in your hair & aren’t particularly greasy. Before applying your Lucens Color, you should brush your hair out to remove any greasy or powdery residue. If you have any greasy residue, lightly shampoo and dry your hair before applying your colour.

We strongly recommend using the Lucens Protective Shampoo and Conditioner samples included your kit. They’ll help seal the cuticle scales down and lock in your radiant colour for longer.